in my never ending quest for the best pattern out of my shotgun,i patterned some loads for coyotes.all shots were done @ 40 yards using a 870 supermag, with a 4x simmons.i was using NRA lifesize coyote targets

winchester 3" #4buck supreme copper plated using a rem full choke.17 hits in the head area.i took the advice and just aimed for the head area.


dead coyote T shot 31/2 with 1 5/8 oz with HS waterfowl choke(.700 constriction) 23 hits

remington 'B' hevi-shot 31/2 13/4 oz 1300 fps with hs waterfowl choke 17 hits in head area


federal ultra shock 31/2 BB tungsten-iron 1 5/8 oz with HS waterfowl choke 22 hits.


while i was there i patterned some turkey loads.using the same gun with a rhino choke tube(.660)

winchester supreme 31/2 with 2 oz of #5 34 shots in vitial area

federal 3" 1 3/4 oz #5 mag-shok high velocity copper plated 25 shots in vitals

nitro company hevi shot 4x5x7 1/2 21/4 oz shot 1200 fps 101 shots in vital

hevi-13 #6 3" 13/4 oz shot 57 shots.

hope this helps someone. thanks